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Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy Room 8

The Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy has jurisdiction over matters relating to the conservation, development, and planning of the State's natural resources, including water quality, geology, forestry, parks and recreation, and fish and wildlife; community and regional planning and development; and the conservation and planning of sources of energy.

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Previous Meetings - Full Report

Summary Report
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:30 AM

Committee Discussion of Priorities & Bills

Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-01,02,03,04
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

Committee Areas of Jurisdiction

Administration and Law

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-05,06,07
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Overview, Agency of Natural Resources

  • Patrick Berry, Commissioner, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  • Deborah Markowitz, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
  • David Mears, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Chris Recchia, Deputy Commissioner, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Forest, Parks and Recreation
10:30 AM

Commission Discussion

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel
Friday, January 14, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-08,09,10
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Committee Jurisdiction on Water Issues

  • Mark Lucas, Associate General Counsel, Natural Resources Board
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-11,12
Meeting Record
10:30 AM

Overview

VT Natural Resources Council Priorities

  • Johanna Miller, Outreach Director and Energy Program Co-Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Brian Shupe, Sustainable Communities Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
11:30 AM

Overview

Agency of Agriculture update on planning as related to energy, land use and transportation

  • Chuck Ross, Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  • Dan Scruton, Dairy & Energy Chief, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Act 128 Draft report on Health Care System Design

House Chamber - NO COMMITTEE MEETING

  • William C. Hsiao PhD FSA, K.T. Li Professor of Economics, Harvard University
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-13,14,15
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Clean Energy Development Fund Overview

  • Andrew Perchlik, Director, Clean Energy Development Fund
9:30 AM

Vermont Natural Resources Board

  • Lou Borie, Executive Director, Vermont Natural Resources Board
  • John Hasen, General Counsel, Vermont Natural Resources Board
11:00 AM

VT Idle-free Fleets

  • Wayne Michaud, American Lung Association of Vermont
  • Rebecca Ryan, American Lung Association of Vermont
Friday, January 21, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-16,17
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Act 146

Merger of Chittenden County Metropolitan Planning Organization into the Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission

  • Charles Baker, Executive Director, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission
  • Michele Boomhower, Executive Director, Chittenden County Metropolitan Planning Organization
10:15 AM

Review of Proposed Bills

Review of S.25, S.23, and S.21

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-18, 19
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

S.21 - An act relating to solid waste management and recycling

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel
  • Sen. Anthony Pollina, Sponsor
11:00 AM

S.23 - An act relating to funding stormwater utilities in municipalities with stormwater-impaired waters

  • Karen Horn, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Winslow Ladue, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-20, 21
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Overview

Department of Economic, Housing and Community Development

  • Noelle McKay, Commissioner, Department of Economic, Housing & Community Development
9:45 AM

S.25 - An act relating to the use of pesticides in proximity to water and in utility rights-of-way

  • Mary Borg, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Susan Brittin, Water Quality Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Gregg Faber, Public Service Board
  • Peter LaFlamme, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Jim Leland, Director, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
10:00 AM

Vermont Yankee Update

  • Margaret Gundersen, President, Fairewinds Associates, Inc.
  • Arnie Gundersen, Member, Fairewinds Associates, Inc.
11:00 AM

Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce

  • Dawn Francis, Director of Government Affairs, Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce
  • Amanda Ibey, Government Relations, Vermont Home Builders & Remodelers Association
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-22,23,24
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

TMDL

Updates; Lake Champlain and Long Island Sound TMDL; De-regulation. Meeting in the Senate Chamber with House Fish and Wildlife Committee

  • Lynne Hamjian, Surface Water Branch Manager, EPA
  • Anthony Iarrapino, Attorney, Conservation Law Foundation
  • Chris Kilian, Director, Conservation Law Foundation
  • Deborah Markowitz, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
  • David Mears, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Stephen Perkins, EPA
  • David Pincumbe, Environmental Engineer, EPA
  • Louis Porter, Conservation Law Foundation
  • Mark Tedesco, Technical Director, EPA
Friday, January 28, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-25,26
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Vermont Energy Investment Corporation

  • Jim Merriam, Director, Efficiency Vermont
  • George Twigg, Deputy Policy Director, Efficiency Vermont
9:30 AM

S.24 - An act relating to the regulation of toxic substances

  • Sen. Dick McCormack, Sponsor
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel
11:00 AM

Vermont Water Quality Standards

  • Mark Lucas, Associate General Counsel, Natural Resources Board
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-27, 28
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

Overview

Department of Public Service

  • Elizabeth Miller, Commissioner, Department of Public Service
  • Steve Wark, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Service
10:45 AM

Vermont Planners Association

  • Sharon Murray, Legislative Liaison, Vermont Planners Association
11:00 AM

S.34 - An act relating to the collection and disposal of mercury-containing lamps

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-29,30
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

Vermont Water Quality Standards

  • Mark Lucas, Associate General Counsel, Natural Resources Board
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-31,32
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Farm to Plate Strategic Plan

  • Ellen Kahler, Executive Director, Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund
9:30 AM

S.35 - An act relating to limiting the application of fertilizer to nonagricultural turf

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel
10:00 AM

S.34 - An act relating to the collection and disposal of mercury-containing lamps

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel
Friday, February 4, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-33
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

TMDL

Phosphorus in Lake Champlain

  • Julie Moore, Secretary's Office, ANR
  • Eric Smeltzer, State Limnologist, Department of Environmental Conservation
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-34
Meeting Record
9:45 AM

Vermont Yankee Update

  • Margaret Gundersen, President, Fairewinds Associates, Inc.
  • Arnie Gundersen, Member, Fairewinds Associates, Inc.
11:00 AM

Biomass Energy

Joint Meeting with House Natural Resources in Ethan Allen Room

  • Christiane Egger, Austria
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-35, 36,37
Meeting Record
8:45 AM

H.56 - An act relating to the Vermont Energy Act of 2011

  • Dave Lamont, Director of Planning, Department of Public Service
  • Elizabeth Miller, Commissioner, Department of Public Service
10:00 AM

S.77 - An act relating to water testing of private wells

Meeting in Room 10 to hear research conducted by Middlebury College students and faculty; USGS

  • Laurence Becker, Vermont Geological Survey
  • Meghan Blumstein, Middlebury College
  • Ashley Cheung, Middlebury College
  • Laurel Coburn
  • Bjorn Coburn
  • Carson Cornbrooks, Middlebury College
  • Jon Kim, Vermont Geological Survey
  • Randy Kritkausky
  • Pier LaFarge, Middlebury College
  • Marilyn Mead, Middlebury College
  • Micheala O'Connor, Middlebury College
  • Pete Ryan, Professor, Geology and Environmental Studies, Middlebury College
  • Sarah Simonds, Middlebury College
  • Nicole Vaughan, Middlebury College
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-38,39
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel
  • Chris Campbell, Director of Telecommunications, Vermont Telecommunications Authority
  • Larry Lackey, Vermont Fiber Connect, Sovernet Communications
  • Karen Marshall, Chief, Connect VT
Friday, February 11, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-40,41
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel
10:30 AM

Vermont Youth Conservation Corps

  • Tom Hark, Founding President, Vermont Youth Conservation Corp
11:00 AM

Vermont Legislative Research Service

  • Anthony Gierzynski, Associate Professor, University of Vermont
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-42
Meeting Record
10:30 AM

Bloom - the Movie

Viewing of movie with House Fish & Wildlife, House Natural Resources and Senate and House Agriculture Committees

  • Vic Guandagno, Producer/Director, "Bloom"
  • Crea Lintilhac, Secretary/Treasurer, Lintilhac Foundation
  • Mike Rapacz, Technical Advisor, "Bloom"
11:30 AM

S.77 - An act relating to water testing of private wells

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-43,44,45
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.34 - An act relating to the collection and disposal of mercury-containing lamps

  • Kenneth Ell, Business Owner
  • Jen Holiday, Chittenden County Solid Waste
  • Michael Russom, Efficiency Vermont
  • George Twigg, Efficiency Vermont
10:00 AM

Water and Land Use

  • Dr. Mary Watzin, Professor, UVM Rubenstein School of Environment & Nat. Resources
11:00 AM

Housing and Conservation

Visit from Representatives of Housing Organizations

  • Elise Annes, Vermont Land Trust
  • Reg Chaput, Dairy Farmer, Troy
  • Elisabeth Kulas, Executive Director, Housing Trust of Rutland County
  • Trevor Parsons, Housing Vermont
  • Rich Strange, Selectboard Member, Town of Wells
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Biomass Energy

Joint Meeting with House Natural Resources Committee in House of Representatives

Friday, February 18, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-46,47
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.77 - An act relating to water testing of private wells

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel
10:00 AM

S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel
  • Sen. Vincent Illuzzi, Chair, Senate Economic Development, Housing, and General Affairs Committee
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-48,49
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Telecommunications Bill

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-50,51,52,53
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.34 - An act relating to the collection and disposal of mercury-containing lamps

  • Charity Carbine, Environmental Health Advocate, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
  • Jennifer Dolin, Osram Sylvania
  • Gary Gulka, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Mark Kohorst, National Electrical Manufacturers Association
10:30 PM

Telecommunications Bill

  • Chris Campbell, Director of Telecommunications, Vermont Telecommunications Authority
  • Karen Marshall, Chair, Connect VT
  • Elizabeth Miller, Commissioner, Department of Public Service
  • Padraic Monks, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Chris Recchia, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-54,55
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont

  • Lou Borie, Executive Director, Vermont Natural Resources Board
  • Gregg Faber, Staff, Public Service Board
  • Brian Shupe, Sustainable Communities Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • George Young, Policy Director, Public Service Board
Friday, February 25, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

MEETING CANCELLED

Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-56, 57, 58, 59
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

S.34 - An act relating to the collection and disposal of mercury-containing lamps

  • Michael Bender, Chair, Mercury Policy Project
  • Charity Carbine, Environmental Health Advocate, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
  • Matthew Chapman, Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Allison Crowley Demag, Lobbyist, NEMA
  • Jennifer Holliday, Environmental and Safety Compliance Manager, Chittenden Solid Waste District
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel
  • Tasha Wallis, Executive Director, Vermont Retailers Association
10:00 AM

S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel
  • Beth Fastiggi, Vice President Government Relations, Fairpoint Communications
  • Peter Gregory, Executive Director, Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission
  • Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Larry Lackey, Sovernet Director of Regulatory and Government Relations, Sovernet Communications
  • Loredo Sola, Chair, ECFiber Governing Board
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-60, 61, 62
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont

Continuation of Discussion and Committee Work

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel
  • Warren Coleman, General Counsel, Verizon Wireless
  • William Dodge, Attorney, AT&T
  • Gregg Faber, Staff, Public Service Board
  • Karen Marshall, Chair, Connect VT
  • Louis Porter, Conservation Law Foundation
  • Charles Storrow, Lobbyist, AT&T
  • Brian Sullivan, Attorney, Verizon Wireless
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-63, 64, 65, 66
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

S.34 - An act relating to the collection and disposal of mercury-containing lamps

Continuation of Discussion; Markup and Possible Vote

  • Michael Bender, Chair, Mercury Policy Project
  • Matthew Chapman, Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Allison Crowley Demag, Lobbyist, NEMA
  • Gary Gulka, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Jennifer Holliday, Environmental and Safety Compliance Manager, Chittenden Solid Waste District
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel
10:00 AM

S.77 - An act relating to water testing of private wells

Discussion of bill; Markup and Possible Vote

  • Matthew Chapman, Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Harry Chen, Commissioner, Vermont Department of Health
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel
  • Peter Tucker, Realtor, Vermont Association of Realtors
11:00 AM

S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont

Markup and Possible Vote

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Lou Borie, Executive Director, Vermont Natural Resources Board
  • Gregg Faber, Staff, Public Service Board
Friday, March 11, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72
Meeting Record
8:00 AM

S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel
  • Lou Borie, Executive Director, Vermont Natural Resources Board
  • Corey Chase, Telecommunications Infrastructure Specialist, Department of Public Service
  • John Hollar, Lobbyist
  • Matt Levin, Outreach and Development Director, Vermonters for a Clean Environment
  • Karen Marshall, Chief, Connect VT
  • Jim Porter, Director of Telecommunications, Department of Public Service
  • Brian Shupe, Sustainable Communities Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Charles Storrow, Lobbyist, AT&T
3:00 PM

S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont

Vote on S.78; 4-1

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel
3:45 PM

S.34 - An act relating to the collection and disposal of mercury-containing lamps

Markup and Vote;

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-73
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Confirmation of Governor's Appointment

  • Deborah Markowitz, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
11:00 AM

Vermont Citizens Advisory Committee for the Future of Lake Champlain

Presentation in Room 10 to House Fish & Wildlife, House Natural Resources and Senate Natural Resources and Energy Committees

Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-74, 75
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.77 - An act relating to water testing of private wells

  • Scott Bradley, AquaCheck
  • Steve Dukette, Certified Home Inspector
  • Chris MacDonald, Vermont Association of Realtors
  • Bruce Simmons, Vermont Inspection Service
11:00 AM

H.26 - An act relating to the application of phosphorus fertilizer to nonagricultural turf

  • Rep. Jim McCullough, Reporter
  • Rep. Kate Webb, Sponsor
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-76, 77
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.13 - An act relating to deer doing damage to forest resources

  • Rep. Robert W. Lewis, Reporter
9:30 AM

S.77 - An act relating to water testing of private wells

  • Harry Chen, Commissioner, Vermont Department of Health
  • Chris MacDonald, Government Relations, Vermont Association of Realtors
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel
  • Chris Rice, Lobbyist, Vermont Association of Realtors
Friday, March 18, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-78, 79
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

Confirmation of Governor's Appointment

  • Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Forest, Parks and Recreation
9:00 AM

Confirmation of Governor's Appointment

  • David Mears, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation, Agency of Natural Resources
9:30 AM

S.77 - An act relating to water testing of private wells

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel
10:30 AM

S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont

Consideration of Proposal of Amendment

  • Karen Marshall, Chair, Connect VT
11:00 AM

S.77 - An act relating to water testing of private wells

Vote on S.77

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-80
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel
  • Warren Coleman, General Counsel, Verizon Wireless
  • Padraic Monks, Stormwater Program Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Charles Storrow, Lobbyist, AT&T
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-81, 82, 83
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.26 - An act relating to the application of phosphorus fertilizer to nonagricultural turf

  • Dawn Francis, Director of Government Affairs, Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce
  • Kim Greenwood, Staff Scientist, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Neil Kamman, Water Quality Division, Dept. of Environmental Conservation
  • Jim Leland, Director, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  • Andrew MacLean, Lobbyist, Vermont Golf Association
  • Louis Porter, Lake Champlain Lakekeeper, Conservation Law Foundation
  • Eric Smeltzer, State Limnologist, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Tasha Wallis, Executive Director, Vermont Retailers Association
  • Dr. Mary Watzin, Professor, UVM Rubenstein School of Environment & Nat. Resources
11:30 AM

S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-84, 85
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.26 - An act relating to the application of phosphorus fertilizer to nonagricultural turf

  • Louise Calderwood, Project Manager, Vermont Food Venture Center
  • Steve Hardy, Oliver Seed, Williston
  • Mark Lucas, Associate General Counsel, Natural Resources Board
  • Pat O'Neill, Executive Director, Composting Association of Vermont
  • Paul Sachs, North Country Organics
  • Art Whitman, Vermont Feed Dealers; Owner, Whitman's Feed Store
  • Mike Winslow, Lake Champlain Committee
10:30 AM

Confirmation of Governor's Appointment

  • Patrick Berry, Commissioner, Department of Fish & Wildlife
10:45 AM

H.13 - An act relating to deer doing damage to forest resources

  • Brian Ames, Chair, Fish and Wildlife Board
  • Patrick Berry, Commissioner, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  • Mark Scott, Department of Fish & Wildlife
11:30 AM

FLOOR

Friday, March 25, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-86, 87
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.13 - An act relating to deer doing damage to forest resources

  • Clint Gray, President, Vermont Bearhound Association
  • Ed Larson, Executive Director, Vermont Forest Products Association
  • David LeCours, Law Enforcement Division, Department of Fish & Wildlife
9:45 AM

S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel
  • Lou Borie, Executive Director, Vermont Natural Resources Board
  • John Hollar, Lobbyist
  • Jim Porter, Director of Telecommunications, Department of Public Service
  • Charles Storrow, Lobbyist, AT&T
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-88
Meeting Record
After Floor

S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel
  • Warren Coleman, General Counsel, Verizon Wireless
  • Gregg Faber, Staff, Public Service Board
  • Karen Marshall, Chief, Connect VT
  • Beth Robinson, Legal Counsel, Office of the Governor
  • Charles Storrow, Lobbyist, AT&T
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Public Hearing
CDs
11-1
Meeting Record
6:00 - 8:30 PM

State Comprehensive Energy Plan

Meeting in Room 11, State House

Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-89, 90, 91, 92, 93
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel
  • Matt Levin, Outreach and Development Director, Vermonters for a Clean Environment
  • Karen Marshall, Chief, Connect VT
  • Jim Porter, Director of Telecommunications, Department of Public Service
  • Charles Storrow, Lobbyist, AT&T
9:00 AM

H.26 - An act relating to the application of phosphorus fertilizer to nonagricultural turf

  • Jim Zablocki, Ostara Nutrient Recovery Technologies
9:15 AM

S.34 - An act relating to the collection and disposal of mercury-containing lamps

Consideration of Amendments

  • Michael Bender, Chair, Mercury Policy Project
  • Sen. Vincent Illuzzi, Chair, Senate Economic Development, Housing, and General Affairs Committee
  • Sen. Jane Kitchel, Chair, Senate Appropriations Committee
9:30 AM

S.77 - An act relating to water testing of private wells

  • Sen. Randy Brock, Franklin County
  • Matthew Chapman, Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Gary Gulka, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Jennifer Holliday, Environmental and Safety Compliance Mangager, Chittenden County Solid Waste
  • Sen. Vincent Illuzzi, Chair, Senate Economic Development, Housing, and General Affairs Committee
11:00 AM

H.13 - An act relating to deer doing damage to forest resources

  • Brian Ames, Chair, Fish and Wildlife Board
  • Patrick Berry, Commissioner, Department of Fish & Wildlife
6:00 - 8:30 PM

State Comprehensive Energy Plan

Public Hearing, Room 11

  • John Aberth, Roxbury
  • Bob Atchinson, Plainfield, VT
  • Deborah Blair, Eden
  • Jerry Carruba, Northfield
  • Ted Ceraldi, Craftsbury
  • Andy Child, Lowell
  • Robbin Clark, Lowell
  • Jessie-Ruth Corkins, Bristol, Vermont
  • Nona Estra, East Montpelier
  • Patrick Flood, Woodbury
  • David Frank, Founder, SunWood Biomass Systems
  • Amelia Fritz, Craftsbury Energy Committee
  • Jake Gross, Student, UVM
  • Susan Houston, Craftsbury
  • Susan Houston, Waitsfield, VT
  • Ed Hutchinson, Plainfield, VT
  • Charles Johnson, East Montpelier
  • Anne-Marie Keppell, Montpelier
  • Pete Ketchum, Green Mountain Club
  • Dave Lamont, Director of Planning, Department of Public Service
  • Justin Lindholm, Mendon, VT
  • Bill Maclay, Architect, Waitsfield, VT
  • John Matthews, Albany
  • Hawk Metheny, Appalachian Trail Conservancy
  • Elizabeth Miller, Commissioner, Department of Public Service
  • Johanna Miller, Outreach Director and Energy Program Co-Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Bill Moore, Waitsfield, VT
  • Kathryn Nailer, Student, Marlboro College
  • Nancy Notterman, East Hardwick
  • Eric Nuse, Executive Director, Orion The Hunters' Institute
  • Elinor Osborn, Craftsbury
  • Ira Posner, Student, Sterling College
  • Claire Stanley, 2+2 Student, East Fairfield
  • Anne Stevens, Greensboro
  • Tom Tailer, Essex, VT
  • Steve Wright, Craftsbury
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-94, 95
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.11 - An act relating to the discharge of pharmaceutical waste to state waters

  • Rep. Dustin A. Degree, Reporter of the Bill
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel
  • Anthony Otis, Lobbyist
  • Laura Pelosi, Executive Director, Vermont Health Care Association
10:00 AM

S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel
  • Warren Coleman, General Counsel, Verizon Wireless
  • Charles Storrow, Lobbyist, AT&T
Friday, April 1, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-96, 97, 98
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.26 - An act relating to the application of phosphorus fertilizer to nonagricultural turf

Committee Discussion

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel
11:00 AM

Integrated Resources Management (IRM)

  • Bruce Douglas, Hydrogeologist, Stone Environmental, Inc.
  • Patrick Lucey, President, Aqua-Tex Scientific Consulting, Ltd. (Victoria, BC, Canada)
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

No Committee Meeting Scheduled

Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-99, 100
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.11 - An act relating to the discharge of pharmaceutical waste to state waters

  • Warren Coleman, General Counsel, Verizon Wireless
  • Jeffrey Commons, Counsel, Department of Public Service
  • Karen McBride, Director of Pharmacy Services, Fletcher Allen Health Care
  • Anthony Otis, Lobbyist
  • Laura Pelosi, Executive Director, Vermont Health Care Association
  • Louis Porter, Lake Champlain Lakekeeper, Conservation Law Foundation
  • Christine Thompson, Director of Wastewater Management Division, ANR
  • Jason Williams, Resident, Bolton, VT
9:45 AM

S.77 - An act relating to water testing of private wells

Committee Discussion of Amendment

10:00 AM

H.26 - An act relating to the application of phosphorus fertilizer to nonagricultural turf

  • Jim Leland, Director, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel
10:30 AM

H.13 - An act relating to deer doing damage to forest resources

  • Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Forest, Parks and Recreation
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-101, 102
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.56 - An act relating to the Vermont Energy Act of 2011

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel
10:00 AM

H.91 - An act relating to the management of fish and wildlife

  • Brian Ames, Chair, Fish and Wildlife Board
  • Patrick Berry, Commissioner, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  • David Englander, General Counsel, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  • Kristin Haas, Director, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  • Eric Nuse, Executive Director, Orion The Hunters' Institute
  • Sen. Robert Starr
  • Rep. Kate Webb, Reporter of the Bill
Friday, April 8, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-103, 104
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.26 - An act relating to the application of phosphorus fertilizer to nonagricultural turf

Vote: 5-0

  • Mark Lucas, Associate General Counsel, Natural Resources Board
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel
9:45 AM

S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont

Consideration of Illuzzi Amendment

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel
  • Warren Coleman, General Counsel, Verizon Wireless
  • Gregg Faber, Staff, Public Service Board
  • Sen. Vincent Illuzzi, Senate Economic Development, Housing, and General Affairs Committee
  • Charles Storrow, Lobbyist, AT&T
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-105, 106
Meeting Record
8:00 AM

S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont

Review of Illuzzi Amendment

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel
11:30 AM

S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel
  • Karen Marshall, Chief, Connect VT
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-107, 108, 109
Meeting Record
8:00 AM

S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel
9:00 AM

H.91 - An act relating to the management of fish and wildlife

  • Patrick Berry, Commissioner, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  • JoAnne Bourbeau, Senior State Director - VT/NH, Humane Society of US
  • Clint Gray, President, Vermont Bearhound Association
  • Doug Nelson, Derby
  • Eric Nuse, Executive Director, Orion The Hunters' Institute
  • Sen. Robert Starr, Essex-Orleans County
9:45 AM

H.66 - An act relating to the illegal taking of trophy big game animals

  • Patrick Berry, Commissioner, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  • JoAnne Bourbeau, Senior State Director - VT/NH, Humane Society of US
  • Eric Nuse, Executive Director, Orion The Hunters' Institute
10:15 AM

S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:15 AM

H.11 - An act relating to the discharge of pharmaceutical waste to state waters

Committee Vote: 4-0-1

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-110, 111
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.56 - An act relating to the Vermont Energy Act of 2011

  • Rep. Margaret Cheney, Sponsor, House Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
9:45 AM

H.56 - An act relating to the Vermont Energy Act of 2011

  • James Moore, Clean Energy Advocate, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
  • Andrew Savage, Director of Communications and Public Affairs, AllEarth Renewables
  • Leigh Seddon, President, Alteris Renewables
10:30 AM

H.155 - An act relating to property-assessed clean energy districts

  • Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers Association
10:35 AM

H.91 - An act relating to the management of fish and wildlife

H.13 incorporated into H.91

  • David Englander, General Counsel, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel
Friday, April 15, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-112, 113
Meeting Record
8:00 AM

H.56 - An act relating to the Vermont Energy Act of 2011

Markup and Vote

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel
  • Joe Choquette, Lobbyist, Downs Rachlin Martin
  • Matt Cota, Lobbyist, Vermont Fuel Dealers Association
  • William Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
  • Jake Gross, Student, UVM
  • Sarah Hofmann, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Service
  • Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Sen. Vincent Illuzzi, Chair, Senate Economic Development, Housing, and General Affairs Committee
  • James Moore, Clean Energy Advocate, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
  • Bob Stannard, Renewable Fuels
  • Elizabeth Trail, Student, UVM
  • George Twigg, Deputy Policy Director, Vermont Energy Investment Corporation
8:45 AM

H.155 - An act relating to property-assessed clean energy districts

  • Tom Buckley, Manager, Burlington Electric Department
  • Johanna Miller, Outreach Director and Energy Program Co-Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • George Twigg, Deputy Policy Director, Vermont Energy Investment Corporation
9:30 AM

H.91 - An act relating to the management of fish and wildlife

Vote on Bill: 5-0

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel
10:15 AM

H.66 - An act relating to the illegal taking of trophy big game animals

Committee vote: 5-0

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-114, 115
Meeting Record
8:00 AM

H.56 - An act relating to the Vermont Energy Act of 2011

Committee Vote: 5-0

  • Tom Buckley, Manager, Burlington Electric Department
  • Henry Chauncey, Shelburne Planning Commission
  • Joe Choquette, Lobbyist, Downs Rachlin Martin
  • Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers Association
  • Gregg Faber, Staff, Public Service Board
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel
  • Sarah Hofmann, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Service
  • James Moore, Clean Energy Advocate, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
  • Charles Storrow, Lobbyist, AT&T
  • George Twigg, Deputy Policy Director, Vermont Energy Investment Corporation
  • John Warshow, Selectboard Member, Independent Power Producers Association
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

No Meeting Scheduled

Thursday, April 21, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-116
Meeting Record
Noon

H.411 - An act relating to the application of Act 250 to agricultural fairs

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-117
Meeting Record
Noon

H.436 - An act relating to tax changes, including income taxes, property taxes, economic development credits, health care-related tax provisions, and miscellaneous tax provisions

Secs. 13e and 13f

  • Ronald Shems, Chair, Natural Resources Board
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-118
Meeting Record
11:30 AM

Confirmation of Governor's Appointment

  • Ronald Shems, Chair, Natural Resources Board
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Joint
Comments
CD's are H.NR&E
CDs
11-133, 134, 135, 136
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

Fluvial Geomorphology related to Vermont's Rivers

Power Point presentation

  • Dr. Mary Watzin, Professor, UVM Rubenstein School of Environment & Nat. Resources
10:30 AM

Stream Alteration Law

Overview of stream alteration law

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:45 AM

ANR Update on Aftermath of Irene

  • Deborah Markowitz, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
11:15 AM

River Management and Impact on Habitat

ANR stream alteration process and rules, discussion of river management during Tropical Storm Irene; and Environmental Assessment of post-Irene;

  • Patrick Berry, Commissioner, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  • David Mears, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation, Agency of Natural Resources
12:30 AM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Municipal Response to Tropical Storm Irene

Stream Alteration and Flood Response

  • Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
1:30 PM

Municipal Response to Tropical Storm Irene

Example of Effective Response

  • Mary Russ, White River Partnership
1:45 PM

Flood Response: Environmental Community

  • Louis Porter, Conservation Law Foundation
  • Ron Rhodes, Connecticut River Watershed Council
2:15 PM

VTrans Onsite Recovery Teams

  • Susan Minter, Deputy Secretary, Vermont Agency of Transportation
  • Richard Tetreault, Division Director, Vermont Agency of Transportation
2:45 PM

Discussion

3:15 PM

Adjourn

Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-1
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

15 min. after Floor

Chairs Meeting

11:00 AM

Committee Priorities

Committee Discussion

Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-2, 3
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.28 - An act relating to the permit process for protecting the environment

Review of Natural Resources Board Report

  • John Hasen, General Counsel, Vermont Natural Resources Board
  • Deborah Markowitz, Vermont Secretary of State, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Chris Recchia, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Ronald Shems, Chair, Natural Resources Board
10:45 AM

Break

11:00 AM

Comprehensive Energy Plan (CEP) Update

Overview and Status of Plan

  • Elizabeth Miller, Commissioner, Department of Public Service
Thursday, January 5, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-4, 5,
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Overview: Renewable Portfolio Standards

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:30 AM

Renewable Portfolio Standards Report

Summary

  • Tom Knauer, Utility Analyist, Public Service Board
  • Ed McNamara, Counsel, Public Service Board
10:45 AM

Break

11:00 AM

S.170 - An act relating to a renewable portfolio standard, the Sustainably Priced Energy Enterprise Development Program, and climate change

Committee Discussion

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
2:00 PM

Governor's State of the State Address

Joint Assembly in House Chamcbers

Friday, January 6, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12, 6, 7
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Overview: Issues Related to Tropical Storm Irene

  • Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Justin Johnson, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation, Agency of Natural Resources
  • David Mears, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Chris Recchia, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
10:50 AM

Break

11:00 AM

S.159 - An act relating to potable water supply and wastewater system isolation distances

  • Sen. Peg Flory, Bill Sponsor
11:15 AM

S.114 - An act relating to the size of accessory dwelling units

  • Sen. Jeanette K. White, Bill Sponsor
11:30 AM

Commission Discussion

Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-8, 9
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

FLOOR

15 min. after Floor

Chairs Meeting

10:30 AM

S.166 - An act relating to environmental and land use permits

-

S.28 - An act relating to the permit process for protecting the environment

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-10, 11, 12, 13
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.258 - An act relating to public participation in environmental enforcement proceedings

  • Rep. David L. Deen, Chair, House Committee on Fish, Wildlife and Water Resources
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:00 AM

H.258 - An act relating to public participation in environmental enforcement proceedings

  • Kim Greenwood, Staff Scientist, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Gary Kessler, Director, Compliance & Enforcement Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Chris Recchia, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
10:45 AM

Break

11:00 AM

H.258 - An act relating to public participation in environmental enforcement proceedings

  • Warren Coleman, MacLean, Meehan and Rice
  • Louis Porter, Lake Champlain Lakekeeper, Conservation Law Foundation
  • Thomas Weiss, Citizen
11:15 AM

S.28 - An act relating to the permit process for protecting the environment

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S.110 - An act relating to amending Act 250 to support growth in compact urban and village centers surrounded by countryside

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Gerry Tarrant, Chair, Environmental Section, Vermont Bar Association
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-14, 15, 16
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.28 - An act relating to the permit process for protecting the environment

-

S.110 - An act relating to amending Act 250 to support growth in compact urban and village centers surrounded by countryside

  • Darby Bradley, Special Assistant to Donors & Government Relations, Vermont Land Trust
  • Sen. Robert M. Hartwell, Bill Sponsor
  • Noelle MacKay, Commissioner, Department of Economic, Housing & Community Development
  • Brian Shupe, Sustainable Communities Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
10:00 AM

S.165 - An act relating to river management and fluvial erosion hazard planning

  • Sen. Robert M. Hartwell, Bill Sponsor
  • Chris Recchia, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
11:00 AM

S.165 - An act relating to river management and fluvial erosion hazard planning

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
2:00 PM

Governor's Budget Address

Joint Assembly in House Chambers

Friday, January 13, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-17, 18
Meeting Record
-

S.202 - An act relating to regulation of flood hazard areas, river corridors, and stream alteration

Overview

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:00 AM

Irene Recovery Update

  • Susan Minter, Irene Recovery Officer, Agency of Administration
  • Ross Nagy, Deputy Director, Division of Emergency Management
  • James Reardon, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
11:00 AM

Break

11:15 AM

S.179 - An act relating to amending perpetual conservation easements

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Genevieve Byrne, Law Clerk
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-19
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

FLOOR

15 min. after Floor

Land Use Permit Issues

Committee Discussion

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-20, 21, 22
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.165 - An act relating to river management and fluvial erosion hazard planning

  • Kim Greenwood, Staff Scientist, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Peter Gregory, Executive Director, Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission
  • Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Mike Kline, Rivers Program Manager, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Jim Leland, Director, Ag Resource Management, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  • Louis Porter, Lake Champlain Lakekeeper, Conservation Law Foundation
10:45 AM

Break

11:15 AM

S.165 - An act relating to river management and fluvial erosion hazard planning

Committee Discussion

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-23, 24
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.202 - An act relating to regulation of flood hazard areas, river corridors, and stream alteration

  • Rob Evans, River Corridor and Flood Plain Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Jim Leland, Director, Ag Resource Management, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  • Sharon Murray, Legislative Liaison, Vermont Planners Association
10:30 AM

Break

10:45 AM

S.202 - An act relating to regulation of flood hazard areas, river corridors, and stream alteration

  • Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers Association
11:00 AM

S.202 - An act relating to regulation of flood hazard areas, river corridors, and stream alteration

Committee Discussion

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:45 AM

S.140 - An act relating to forest fragmentation

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S.141 - An act relating to prohibiting commercial construction on certain state and conserved lands and to public service board approval of wind towers and turbines

  • Sen. Peter W. Galbraith, Bill Sponsor
Friday, January 20, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-25, 26
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.211 - An act relating to securing propane tanks in natural disasters

Overview

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:15 AM

H.258 - An act relating to public participation in environmental enforcement proceedings

Committee Discussion and Vote

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:00 AM

S.202 - An act relating to regulation of flood hazard areas, river corridors, and stream alteration

-

S.165 - An act relating to river management and fluvial erosion hazard planning

  • Marvin C. Harvey, Selectman, Town of Rochester
  • Seth Jensen, Senior Planner, Lamoille County Planning Commission
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:00 AM

View Riverbank demonstration

In Room 11

Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-27,28
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

FLOOR

9:30 AM

Chairs Meeting

10:15 AM

Environmental Permitting Issues

Committee Discussion

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:45 AM

Budget Adjustment Amendment re: Stormwater

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-29, 30
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.174 - An act relating to establishing the better tomorrow bond program

  • Sen. Hinda Miller, Bill Sponsor
9:30 AM

S.28 - An act relating to the permit process for protecting the environment

  • David Mears, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
10:30 AM

Break

11:00 AM

S.247 - An act relating to establishing the Vermont green trust

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-31, 32, 33
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.28 - An act relating to the permit process for protecting the environment

  • William Dodge, Attorney, Downs Rachlin Martin
  • James Dumont, Attorney, Bristol, Vermont
  • Fred Dunnington, Town Planner, Middlebury
  • Dawn Francis, Director of Government Affairs, Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce
  • Paul Gillies, Attorney, Tarrant, Marks, Gillies
  • Ernest Pomerleau, President and CEO, Pomerleau Real Estate
10:45 AM

Break

11:00 AM

S.28 - An act relating to the permit process for protecting the environment

Committee Discussion

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, January 27, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-034,-035
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.258 - An act relating to public participation in environmental enforcement proceedings

  • Amy Davenport, Administrative Judge, Court System
  • Sen. Peg Flory, Bill Sponsor
  • Sen. Peg Flory, Bill Amendment Sponsor
  • Anthony Iarrapino, Attorney, Conservation Law Foundation
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:00 AM

H.258 - An act relating to public participation in environmental enforcement proceedings

Amendment from Sen. Illuzzi

  • Warren Coleman, MacLean, Meehan and Rice
  • Anthony Iarrapino, Attorney, Conservation Law Foundation
  • Gary Kessler, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Chris Recchia, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-36
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.258 - An act relating to public participation in environmental enforcement proceedings

Committee discussion of Sen. Illuzzi's amendment - draft 1.4 and Sen. Flory's amendment - draft 1.3

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:30 AM

FLOOR

10:30 AM

Chairs Meeting

11:00 AM

S.28 - An act relating to the permit process for protecting the environment

  • Michael Zahner, Consultant, Holister Hill Consulting
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-37, 38, 39
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.143 - An act relating to disclosing building energy performance and promoting thermal energy efficiency

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:15 AM

S.143 - An act relating to disclosing building energy performance and promoting thermal energy efficiency

Thermal Energy Efficiency in Vermont and On-Bill Tariffed Financing http://www.highmeadowsfund.org/storage/research-and-learning-documents/energy-related-documents/01-15-12%20OBF%20FINAL%20report.pdf

  • Gaye Symington, Executive Director, High Meadows Fund
  • Nancy Wasserman, Sleeping Lion Associates
10:15 AM

S.143 - An act relating to disclosing building energy performance and promoting thermal energy efficiency

Working Group on Building Energy Disclosure

Presentation of the Report of the Working Group on Building Energy Disclosure ---
http://www.leg.state.vt.us/reports/2012ExternalReports/274427.pdf.

  • Rep. Margaret Cheney, Co-Chair, Working Group on Building Energy Disclosure
  • Richard Faesy , Member, Building Energy Disclosure Working Group
  • Ward Smyth, Director Policy, Building Energy Disclosure Working Group
  • George Twigg, Deputy Policy Director, Working Group on Building Energy Disclosure
11:15 AM

Break

11:30 AM

H.258 - An act relating to public participation in environmental enforcement proceedings

Committee Discussion - Sen. Illuzzi's amendment and committee amendments incorporating Sen. Flory's amendment

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, February 2, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-40, 41, 42
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.165 - An act relating to river management and fluvial erosion hazard planning

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S.202 - An act relating to regulation of flood hazard areas, river corridors, and stream alteration

MARK-UP OF COMBINED BILL

  • Catherine Dimitruk, Executive Director, Northwest Regional Planning Commission
  • Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Mike Kline, Rivers Program Manager, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Sharon Murray, Legislative Liaison, Vermont Planners Association
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:00 AM

Break

11:15 AM

Commission Discussion

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:30 AM

H.258 - An act relating to public participation in environmental enforcement proceedings

Committee discussion of Sen . Illuzzi's amendment

  • Sen. Vincent Illuzzi
11:45 AM

Energy Issues

  • Geoff Goll, P.E., Energize Vermont
  • Charles Johnson, retired State Naturalist, East Montpelier
  • Susan Morse, Program and Research Director, Keeping Track, Inc.
6:00 PM

Town Energy Committees

Room 11; Community Energy Committee Leaders meet with the House and Senate Natural Resources and Energy committees --- Welcome and Introductions

  • Rep. Tony Klein, House Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
  • Sen. Virginia "Ginny" Lyons, Chair, Senate Natural Resources and Energy Committee
6:10 PM

Town Energy Committees

  • Laura Asermily, Middlebury Energy Committee
  • Bob Atchinson, Plainfield Energy Committee
  • Kevin Batteson, Williston Energy Committee
  • Bob Buermann, South Hero Islanders Caring for the Environment
  • Paul Cameron, Brattleboro Climate Protection/Brattleboro Energy Committee
  • Phil Cecchini, Barre Energy Action Resource
  • Steve Crowley, South Burlington Energy Committee
  • Nicholas Ecker-Racz, Glover Energy Committee
  • Jeff Forward, Member, Richmond Climate Action Committee
  • Amelia Fritz, Craftsbury Energy Committee
  • Elizabeth Gibson , Pawlet Energy Group
  • Chris Granda, Richmond Energy Committee
  • Dave Grundy, East Montpelier Energy Committee
  • Suzy Hodgson, Charlotte Energy Committee
  • Karen Horn, Moretown Energy Committee
  • Maureen Hurley, Topsham Enerby Committee
  • Alan Johnson, Hartford Energy Commission
  • Anita Kelman, Brookfield Energy Group
  • Ray Lalumiere, Leicester Energy Coordinator
  • Justin Lindholme, Mendon Energy Committee
  • Ellen Maloney, Dorset Energy Committee
  • Wendy McArdle, Vermont Energy Education Program
  • Duncan McDougall, Waterbury Local Energy Action Partnership
  • Johanna Miller, Coordinator, Vermont Energy and Climate Action Network
  • Nancy Notterman, Central Vermont Regional Planning Commission
  • Rich Phillips, Marshfield Energy Committee
  • Annette Smith, Danby Energy Committee
  • Erik Stevens, Grafton Energy Committee
  • Tom Tailer, Essex Energy Committee
  • Ken Welch, Wallingford Energy Committee
  • Dori Wolfe, Strafford Energy Committee
  • Gail Zabriskie, Middlesex Energy Committee
  • Paul Zabriskie, Weatherization Director, Middlesex Energy Committee
8:00 PM

Adjourn

Friday, February 3, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-43, 44, 45
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.179 - An act relating to amending perpetual conservation easements

  • Genevieve Byrne, Law Clerk, Legislative Council
  • John Hasen, General Counsel, Vermont Natural Resources Board
  • Gus selig, Executive Director, Vermont Housing & Conservation Board
  • Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
10:30 AM

Break

11:00 AM

S.28 - An act relating to the permit process for protecting the environment

  • Lou Borie, Executive Director, Vermont Natural Resources Board
  • Sarah Hadd, Vermont Planners Association
  • Chris Kilian, Director, Conservation Law Foundation
  • George McNaughton, Attorney, Geroge W. Lamb, Springfield
  • Ronald Shems, Chair, Natural Resources Board
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-46, 47
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

10:00 AM

Chairs Meeting

10:30 AM

S.28 - An act relating to the permit process for protecting the environment

  • Frank Kochman, Attorney, F.L. Kochman, Inc., Burlington
  • Ed Stanak, Retired, District 5 Environmental Commission
  • Gerry Tarrant, Chair, Environmental Section, Vermont Bar Association
11:30 AM

S.148 - An act relating to expediting development of small and micro hydroelectric projects

  • Lori Barg, Community Hydro, Plainfield
  • Sen. Vincent Illuzzi, Bill Sponsor
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-48
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Flood Hazard Planing and Riparian Protection - A Flood Resilient Vermont

Room 11 - Joint meeting with House Fish, Wildlife & Water Resources Committee

  • Rep. David L. Deen, House Committee on Fish, Wildlife and Water Resources
  • Sen. Virginia "Ginny" Lyons, Chair, Senate Natural Resources and Energy Committee
  • Dr. Mary Watzin, Professor, UVM Rubenstein School of Environment & Nat. Resources
9:35 AM

Flood Hazard Planning & Riparian Protection

Roome 11

  • Laura DiPietro, Deputy Director of ARMES, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  • Mike Kline, Rivers Program Manager, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Jim Leland, Director, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  • Angela Magara, FEMA
10:45 AM

Break

11:00 AM

S.165 - An act relating to river management and fluvial erosion hazard planning

-

S.202 - An act relating to regulation of flood hazard areas, river corridors, and stream alteration

In Senate Natural Resources & Energy Committee Room - Room 8 - Mark-Up #2 of Combined Bills

  • Ray Doherty, State Hazard Mitigation Officer, VT Emergency Management
  • Peg Elmer, Associate Director & Assistant Professor, Vermont Law School
  • Ross Nagy, Deputy Director, Vermont Emergency Management
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-49, 50, 51
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.143 - An act relating to disclosing building energy performance and promoting thermal energy efficiency

  • Peter Adamczyk, Energy Finance & Development Manager, Vermont Energy Investment Corporation
  • Riley Allen, Research Manager, Regulatory Assistance Project
  • Ludy Biddle, Executive Director, NewghborWorks of Western Vermont, Rutland
  • Tom Hughes, Sunward Solar Hot Water Systems, Vergennes
  • Ajith Rao, Research and Policy Analyst, Regulatory Assistance Project
  • Gabrielle Stebbins, Executive Director, Renewable Energy Vermont
11:00 AM

Break

11:30 AM

S.114 - An act relating to the size of accessory dwelling units

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Byron Stookey, Brattleboro Area Affordable Housing
Friday, February 10, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-52, 53
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.179 - An act relating to amending perpetual conservation easements

-

H.553 - An act relating to amending perpetual conservation easements

  • Darby Bradley, Special Assistant to Donors & Government Relations, Vermont Land Trust
  • Rep. Willem Jewett, Ripton
  • Scott Kline, Attorney General's Office
  • Annette Lorraine, Attorney, Montpelier
  • Jeanie McIntyre, President, Upper Valley Land Trust
  • Chuck Ross, Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
10:30 AM

Break

11:00 AM

S.28 - An act relating to the permit process for protecting the environment

  • Jamey Fidel, Forest Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Brian Shupe, Executive Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-54
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

10:30 AM

Chairs Meeting

10:45 AM

S.165 - An act relating to river management and fluvial erosion hazard planning

-

S.202 - An act relating to regulation of flood hazard areas, river corridors, and stream alteration

Mark-Up of Combined Bills

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:45 AM

S.114 - An act relating to the size of accessory dwelling units

BILL MARK-UP AND VOTE

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Sharon Murray, Legislative Liaison, Vermont Planners Association
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
H.FW&WR 12,66, 67, 68
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

TMDL (Total Maximum Daily Load)

In Room 11 - Joint Meeting of House Fish, Wildlife & Water Resources Committee and Senate Natural Resources & Energy Committee:

-

Welcome and Introduction

Committee Chairs

  • Rep. David L. Deen, House Committee on Fish, Wildlife and Water Resources
  • Kari Dolan, River Corridor & Floodplain Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Sen. Virginia "Ginny" Lyons, Chair, Biomass Energy Development Working Group
  • David Mears, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Stephen Perkins, Director Ecosystem Protection, EPA
  • Eric Smeltzer, State Limnologist, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Dr. Mary Watzin, Professor, UVM Rubenstein School of Environment & Nat. Resources
11:00 AM

Break

11:05 AM

TMDL (Total Maximum Daily Load)

in Room 11 - continued

12:00 PM

Lake Champlain Citizens Advisory Committee

In Room 11 - Annual Report

  • Buzz Hoerr, Chair, Lake Champlain Citizens Advisory Committee
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
Biomass 12-4,5
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

Report of the Biomass Energy Development Working Group

In Room 11 - Joint Meeting with House Natural Resources & Energy, & House and Senate Agriculture Committee

-

Introduction and Welcome

  • Sen. Virginia "Ginny" Lyons, Co-Chair
8:35 AM

The Legislative Charge Given to the Biomass Energy Working Group

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
8:40 AM

Report Summary and Subgroup Introductions

  • Chris Recchia, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
8:50 AM

Modeling Group

  • Adam Sherman, Member, Modeling subcommittee
  • Robert Turner, Member, Modeling subcommittee
9:00 AM

Forest Health

  • Jamey Fidel, Member, Forest Health subcommittee
  • Bill Kropelin, Member, Forest Health subcommittee
9:10 AM

Development & Enhancement

  • Chris Recchia, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
9:20 AM

Questions and Answers

10:15 AM

Adjourn

10:30 AM

Joint Assembly - Election of Trustees - Vermont State Colleges Corporation

in House Chambers

Friday, February 17, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-55, 56
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.165 - An act relating to river management and fluvial erosion hazard planning

-

S.202 - An act relating to regulation of flood hazard areas, river corridors, and stream alteration

MARK-UP OF COMMBINED BILLS

  • Rob Evans, River Corridor and Flood Plain Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Mike Kline, Rivers Program Manager, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-57
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

11:45 AM

S.165 - An act relating to river management and fluvial erosion hazard planning

-

S.202 - An act relating to regulation of flood hazard areas, river corridors, and stream alteration

Combined Bills - Committee Discussion and BILL MARK-UP

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-58, 59, 60
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.183 - An act relating to the testing of potable water supplies

Former bill # S.77 (2011 session)

  • Harry Chen, Commissioner, Department of Health
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Chris Recchia, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
10:00 AM

S.165 - An act relating to river management and fluvial erosion hazard planning

-

S.202 - An act relating to regulation of flood hazard areas, river corridors, and stream alteration

BILL MARK-UP

  • Mike Kline, Rivers Program Manager, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-61, 62, 63, 64
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

S.211 - An act relating to securing propane tanks in natural disasters

BILL MARK-UP

  • Matt Cota, Lobbyist, Vermont Fuel Dealers Association
  • Hans Mertens, Director of Engineering Services, Department of Public Service
9:15 AM

S.143 - An act relating to disclosing building energy performance and promoting thermal energy efficiency

BILL MARK-UP

  • Todd Bailey, Lobbyist, Green Mountain Power
  • Tom Buckley, Manager, Burlington Electric Department
  • Kelly Launder, Asst. Dir. of Planning & Energy Resources, Department of Public Service
  • James Perkins, Blue Heron Construction, Bennington
9:50 AM

H.497 - An act relating to disclosure of a building’s energy performance

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:00 AM

S.28 - An act relating to the permit process for protecting the environment

  • Thomas Durkin, Environmental Judge, Vermont Superior Court, Environmental Division
  • Hon. Thomas Walsh, Superior Court Judge, Environmental Division
11:15 AM

Vermont Housing & Conservation Coalition

  • Elise Ames, Vermont Land Trust
  • Jon Cohen, Deep Meadow Farm, Weathersfield
  • Beth Kennett, Liberty Hill Farm, Vermont Farms! Association
  • Nikki Kuhn, Vermont Energy Investment Corp.
  • Bill Suhr, Champlain Orchards, Shoreham
Friday, February 24, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-65, 66
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.148 - An act relating to expediting development of small and micro hydroelectric projects

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Nicholas Ecker-Racz, Glover Energy Committee
  • Aaron Emerson, Student, Lyndon State College
  • Andrew Perchlik, Director, Clean Energy Development Fund-Dept. Public Service
  • James Perkins, CEO, Little Green Hydro LLC
  • Chris Recchia, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
10:30 AM

S.179 - An act relating to amending perpetual conservation easements

-

H.553 - An act relating to amending perpetual conservation easements

Committee Discussion and BILL MARK-UP

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Genevieve Byrne, Law Clerk, Legislative Council
11:30 AM

FLOOR

Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-67
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

10:00 AM

Chairs Meeting

11:00 AM

S.202 - An act relating to regulation of flood hazard areas, river corridors, and stream alteration

Committee Discussion, Bill Mark-up and Possible Vote

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Marli Rupe, District Director, Vermont Association of Conservation Districts
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-68. 69, 70
Meeting Record
9:15 AM

S.202 - An act relating to regulation of flood hazard areas, river corridors, and stream alteration

Committee Discussion, Final Mark-Up and Vote

  • Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Chris Recchia, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
10:30 AM

S.143 - An act relating to disclosing building energy performance and promoting thermal energy efficiency

Committee Discussion & Bill Mark-Up: Includes comparison to H.497. Possible Vote

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Johanna Miller, Outreach Director and Energy Program Co-Director, Vermont Energy and Climate Action Network
  • Peter Tucker, Realtor, Vermont Association of Realtors
  • Paul Zabriskie, Weatherization Director, Central Vermont Community Action Council
11:40 AM

S.179 - An act relating to amending perpetual conservation easements

Committee Discussion, Bill Mark-Up and Possible Vote

  • Darby Bradley, Special Assistant to Donors & Government Relations, Vermont Land Trust
  • Dennis Shaffer, Vermont Land Trust
Thursday, March 1, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-71, 72, 73
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.143 - An act relating to disclosing building energy performance and promoting thermal energy efficiency

Committee Discussion, Bill Mark-Up and Possible Vote

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Matthew Cota, Executive Director, Vermont Fuel Dealers Association
  • Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers Association
  • Sarah Hofmann, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Service
  • Robert Paolini, Executive Director, Vermont Bar Association
  • Chris Rice, Lobbyist, Vermont Association of Realtors
  • George Twigg, Co-Chair, Building Energy Disclosure Working Group
10:05 AM

S.148 - An act relating to expediting development of small and micro hydroelectric projects

Committee Discussion, Bill Mark-Up and Possible Vote

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:15 AM

S.179 - An act relating to amending perpetual conservation easements

Committee Discussion, Bill Mark-Up and Possible Vote

  • Genevieve Byrne, Law Clerk, Legislative Council
  • Gus selig, Executive Director, Vermont Housing & Conservation Board
Friday, March 2, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-74, 75, 76
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.28 - An act relating to the permit process for protecting the environment

Committee Discussion

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:20 AM

S.202 - An act relating to regulation of flood hazard areas, river corridors, and stream alteration

Final Mark-Up Draft 1.3 3/1/12 and Possible Vote

  • Mike Kline, Rivers Program Manager, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:50 AM

S.179 - An act relating to amending perpetual conservation easements

Bill Mark-Up - Draft #3.2 3/1/12

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Genevieve Byrne, Law Clerk, Legislative Council
10:20 AM

S.148 - An act relating to expediting development of small and micro hydroelectric projects

Draft 1.1 3/1/12

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:50 AM

S.179 - An act relating to amending perpetual conservation easements

Final Draft 3.3 3/1/12

  • Genevieve Byrne, Law Clerk, Legislative Council
11:05 AM

S.143 - An act relating to disclosing building energy performance and promoting thermal energy efficiency

Draft 1.2 2/27/12

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:30 AM

FLOOR

Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-77
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

10:30 AM

Chairs Meeting

11:00 AM

S.179 - An act relating to amending perpetual conservation easements

Bill Mark-Up

  • Genevieve Byrne, Law Clerk, Legislative Council
11:30 AM

S.202 - An act relating to regulation of flood hazard areas, river corridors, and stream alteration

Final Mark-Up and Possible Vote

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-78, 79, 80
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.148 - An act relating to expediting development of small and micro hydroelectric projects

Bill Mark-Up and Vote

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:30 AM

S.143 - An act relating to disclosing building energy performance and promoting thermal energy efficiency

Bill Mark-Up

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:00 AM

S.202 - An act relating to regulation of flood hazard areas, river corridors, and stream alteration

Final Mark-Up and Possible Vote

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:30 AM

S.211 - An act relating to securing propane tanks in natural disasters

Committee Discussion

  • Michael Desrochers, Deputy Director of Fire Management, Department of Public Safety
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Christopher Herrick, Chief, State Hazmat Team, Department of Public Safety
  • Kelly Launder, Asst. Dir. of Planning & Energy Resources, Department of Public Service
  • G.C. Morris, Gas and Utility Engineer, Department of Public Service
11:45 AM

S.247 - An act relating to establishing the Vermont green trust

Committee Discussion

Thursday, March 15, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-81, 82, 83
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.195 - An act relating to the scope of beverage container redemption and remission of unclaimed beverage container deposits

  • Roger Block, Co-owner, Beer King-Bottle King Discount
  • Lauren Hierl, Environmental Health Advocate, VPIRG
  • Chris Miller, Director of Sustainability, Seventh Generation
  • Clarissa Morawski, Principal, CM Consulting
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Sen. Anthony Pollina, Washington County
  • Steve Wolk, Owner, Liberty Street Discount Beverage
10:30 AM

S.179 - An act relating to amending perpetual conservation easements

Final Mark-up and Vote (Draft 3.7 3/14/12; 3:40 p.m.)

  • Genevieve Byrne, Law Clerk, Legislative Council
11:15 AM

S.211 - An act relating to securing propane tanks in natural disasters

Committee Discussion, Bill Mark-Up and Vote (Draft #1.2 3/14/12 3:50 p.m.)

  • Genevieve Byrne, Law Clerk, Legislative Council
11:30 AM

S.143 - An act relating to disclosing building energy performance and promoting thermal energy efficiency

Bill Mark-Up (Draft 2.1, 3/12/12, 3:15 p.m.)

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Chris McDonald, Director, VT Association of Realtors
Friday, March 16, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-84, 85
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.143 - An act relating to disclosing building energy performance and promoting thermal energy efficiency

Committee Vote - draft 2.2 3/16/12 9:30 a.m.

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:25 AM

S.114 - An act relating to the size of accessory dwelling units

Voted out (draft 1.1 3/15/12 9:31 p.m.)

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:50 AM

S.28 - An act relating to the permit process for protecting the environment

  • Committee Discussion
  • Chris Recchia, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Ronald Shems, Chair, Natural Resources Board
10:15 AM

S.183 - An act relating to the testing of potable water supplies

Voted out (draft #1.3, 3/16/12 10:55 p.m.)

  • Committee Discussion
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:30 AM

FLOOR

Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
No Meetings
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

10:00 AM

Chairs Meeting

Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-86, 87, 88
Meeting Record
9:15 AM

H.752 - An act relating to permitting stormwater discharges in impaired watersheds

Bill Walk-Through

  • Rep. David L. Deen, Chair, House Committee on Fish, Wildlife and Water Resources
  • Rep. Peter J. Fagan, Sponsor, House Fish, Wildlife and Water Resources Committee
  • Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Padraic Monks, Stormwater Program Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Mike Rapacz, Technical Advisor, "Bloom"
10:30 AM

H.577 - An act relating to public water systems

Bill Walk-Through

  • Rep. Peter J. Fagan, Reporter of the Bill, House Fish, Wildlife and Water Resources Committee
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:30 AM

H.449 - An act relating to the designation of brook trout and walleye pike as the state fish of Vermont

Bill Walk-Through

  • Patrick Berry, Commissioner, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  • Rep. David L. Deen, Chair, House Committee on Fish, Wildlife and Water Resources
  • Sam Lang, Hunters, Anglers, and Trappers
Thursday, March 22, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-89a, 89b, 90, 91
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.464 - An act relating to hydraulic fracturing wells for natural gas and oil production

Bill Walk-Through

  • Rep. Jim McCullough, Reporter of bill, House Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:45 AM

H.485 - An act relating to establishing universal recycling of solid waste

Bill Walk-Through

  • Rep. Tim Jerman, Reporter of bill, House Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:45 AM

S.25 - An act relating to the use of pesticides in proximity to water and in utility rights-of-way

Bill Walk-Through

  • Cary Giguere, Pesticide Program Section Chief, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  • Sylvia Knight, Citizen
11:30 AM

S.202 - An act relating to regulation of flood hazard areas, river corridors, and stream alteration

Sen. Agriculture Amendment

  • Committee Discussion
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, March 23, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12- 92, 93
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.449 - An act relating to the designation of brook trout and walleye pike as the state fish of Vermont

Bill Mark-Up and Vote

  • Clint Gray, President, Vermont Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs
  • Steve McLeod, Executive Director, Vermont Traditions Coalition
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:20 AM

H.179 - An act relating to requiring the state to pay for 100 percent of special education expenditures

Sen. Benning's amendment Voted out draft 1.2 3/19/12 2?01 p.m.

  • Sen. Joe Benning
9:30 AM

S.183 - An act relating to the testing of potable water supplies

Sen. Brock amendment draft 1.2 3/22/12 3:31 p.m.

  • Sen. Randy Brock, Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
9:40 AM

S.202 - An act relating to regulation of flood hazard areas, river corridors, and stream alteration

Sen. Lyons amendment draft 1.1 3/21/12 12:25 p.m.

  • Sen. Virginia "Ginny" Lyons, Chair, Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
9:50 AM

H.752 - An act relating to permitting stormwater discharges in impaired watersheds

  • Jill Spinelli, State Manager and Counsel, Stewart Title Guaranty Co., Burlington
10:00 AM

H.469 - An act relating to potable water supply and wastewater system isolation distances

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Chris Recchia, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
10:10 AM

H.752 - An act relating to permitting stormwater discharges in impaired watersheds

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:20 AM

H.485 - An act relating to establishing universal recycling of solid waste

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:30 AM

FLOOR

Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-94
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

FLOOR

10:00 AM

Chairs Meeting

10:30 AM

H.468 - An act relating to the Vermont Energy Act of 2012

Bill Introduction and Walk-Through

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Rep. Margaret Cheney, Sponsor, Building Energy Disclosure Working Group
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-95, 96, 97
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.468 - An act relating to the Vermont Energy Act of 2012

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Elizabeth Miller, Commissioner, Department of Public Service
10:00 AM

H.464 - An act relating to hydraulic fracturing wells for natural gas and oil production

Kate Sinding testifying by phone 212-727-4524

  • Laurence Becker, State Geologist, ANR
  • Paul Burns, Executive Director, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
  • Kate Sinding, Sr. Attorney and Deputy Director, NRDC's NY Urban Program
  • Mike Winslow, Staff Scientist, Lake Champlain Committee
11:00 AM

H.485 - An act relating to establishing universal recycling of solid waste

  • Matthew Chapman, Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Lauren Hierl, Environmental Health Advocate, VPIRG
  • Jennifer Holliday, Environmental and Safety Compliance Manager, Chittenden Solid Waste District
  • Andrew MacLean, Lobbyist, MacLean, Meehan and Rice
  • Tasha Wallis, Executive Director, Vermont Retail Association, Inc
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-98, 99, 100
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.468 - An act relating to the Vermont Energy Act of 2012

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Asa Hopkins, Director of Energy Policy and Planning, Department of Public Service
10:10 AM

H.464 - An act relating to hydraulic fracturing wells for natural gas and oil production

  • Wes Grillingham, Program Director, Catskill Muntain Keeper
  • Bill McKibben, Scholar, author, and activist, Middlebury College
  • Sarah Moore, Nurse, Burlington
  • Cindy Parks, Environmental Analyst, ANR
11:15 AM

H.468 - An act relating to the Vermont Energy Act of 2012

  • Lukas Snelling, Executive Director, Energize Vermont
  • Gabrielle Stebbins, Executive Director, Renewable Energy Vermont
  • Tom Tailer, Essex Energy Committee
  • Elizabeth Tailer, Essex Energy Committee
  • Grant Wilson, Student
Friday, March 30, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-101, 102, 103
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.752 - An act relating to permitting stormwater discharges in impaired watersheds

  • Mary Borg, Attorney, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Harland "Hal" Miller, State Counsel, First American Title Insurance
9:10 AM

S.25 - An act relating to the use of pesticides in proximity to water and in utility rights-of-way

  • Mary Borg, Attorney, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:40 AM

H.464 - An act relating to hydraulic fracturing wells for natural gas and oil production

  • Kenneth Smith, Executive Director, Cornell University Extension Service - Chenango County NY
9:55 AM

H.485 - An act relating to establishing universal recycling of solid waste

  • Daniel Connelly, Executive Director, Product Management Alliance
  • Tom Gilbert, Executive Director, Highfields Center for Composting
10:15 AM

S.28 - An act relating to the permit process for protecting the environment

Bill Walk Through and Committee Discussion - draft 2.1 3/29/12 2:45 p.m.

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Warren Coleman, Lobbyist
  • Jamey Fidel, Counsel, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Amanda Ibey, Government Relations, Vermont Home Builders & Remodelers Association
  • Chris Recchia, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Parker Riehle, Executive Director, Vermont Ski Areas Association
  • Ronald Shems, Chair, Natural Resources Board
  • Ronald Shems, Chair, Natural Resources Board
  • Brian Shupe, Executive Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Michael Zahner, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
12:15 PM

Adjourn

Tuesday, April 3, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-104, 105, 106
Meeting Record
8:00 AM

S.28 - An act relating to the permit process for protecting the environment

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Amy Davenport, Administrative Judge, Court System
  • Ron Shens, Chair, Vermont Natural Resources Board
9:30 AM

FLOOR

10:00 AM

Chairs Meeting

10:30 AM

H.468 - An act relating to the Vermont Energy Act of 2012

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Asa Hopkins, Director of Energy Policy and Planning, Department of Public Service
11:30 AM

H.752 - An act relating to permitting stormwater discharges in impaired watersheds

Bill Mark-Up and Vote

Wednesday, April 4, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-107, 108, 109, 110
Meeting Record
8:00 AM

H.468 - An act relating to the Vermont Energy Act of 2012

  • Todd Bailey, Lobbyist, Green Mountain Power
  • Tom Buckley, Manager, Burlington Electric Department
  • Ed DeVarney, Milton
  • Gregg Faber, Utilities Analyst, Public Service Board
  • Jamey Fidel, Forest Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Kevin Jones, Smart Grid Project Leader, Institute for Energy and the Environment, Vermont Law School
  • Randy Pratt, Manager of Government Relations, Vermont Electric Coop
  • John Spencer, Executive Director, Vermont Electric Power Producers, Inc
  • Ben Walsh, Clean Energy Advocate, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
  • John Wolf, Lobbyist, Vermont Public Power Supply Authority
10:00 AM

H.485 - An act relating to establishing universal recycling of solid waste

Andy Hackman testifying by phone 513-583-9257

  • Arthur Carroll, Owner, Springfield Redemption Center, Inc
  • Donna Barlow Casey, Executive Director, Center for Sustainable Practice, VTC
  • Andy Hackman, Senior Director, Toy Industry Association
  • Jim Harrison, President, Vermont Grocers' Association
  • Jeff Myers, President, Myers Container Service Corp.
11:00 AM

H.464 - An act relating to hydraulic fracturing wells for natural gas and oil production

  • Joe Choquette, Lobbyist, Vermont Petroleum Association
  • Amy Emmert, Policy Advisor - Upstream Industry Operation, American Petroleum Institute
11:45 AM

Committee Discussion - Pending Bills

Bill Mark-Up of H.464, H.485, H.468

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, April 5, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-111, 112, 113
Meeting Record
8:15 AM

H.468 - An act relating to the Vermont Energy Act of 2012

Committee Discussion

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Gregg Faber, Staff, Public Service Board
  • Bob Kischko, No. Springfield, VT
9:50 AM

H.485 - An act relating to establishing universal recycling of solid waste

  • John Casella, CEO, Casella Waste Systems
  • Paul Poe, Co-Director, American Forest and Paper Association
10:00 AM

H.468 - An act relating to the Vermont Energy Act of 2012

  • Janet Doyle, Manager, International Business Machines
  • William Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
  • Lang Durfee, hydropower dam owner, Bethel, Vermont
  • Sandra Levine, Senior Attorney, Conservation Law Foundation
  • Dr. Theodore Marcy, Pulmonary physician and board member, American Lung Association
  • Mikayla McDonald, 350Vt
  • Andrew Raubvogel, Attorney, Dunkiel Saunders
  • Rachel Smolker, Biofuelwatch/Energy Justice Network
  • Michael Zahner, Executive Director, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
Friday, April 6, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-114, 115, 116, 117
Meeting Record
8:00 AM

H.468 - An act relating to the Vermont Energy Act of 2012

Committee Discussion and Bill Mark-Up

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Todd Bailey, Lobbyist, Green Mountain Power
  • Asa Hopkins, Director of Energy Policy and Planning, Department of Public Service
  • Matt Levin, Outreach and Development Director, Vermonters for a Clean Environment
  • Avram Patt, General Manager, Washington Electric Coop
  • Chris Recchia, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Gabrielle Stebbins, Executive Director, Renewable Energy Vermont
  • John Warshow, Selectboard Member, Independent Power Producers Association
11:00 AM

H.485 - An act relating to establishing universal recycling of solid waste

Committee Discussion and Bill Mark-Up

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Parker Riehle, Executive Director, Vermont Ski Areas Association
11:50 AM

H.769 - An act relating to department of environmental conservation fees

Committee Discussion

  • Matthew Chapman, Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Justin Johnson, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Sara Teachout, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-118, 119
Meeting Record
8:00 AM

H.468 - An act relating to the Vermont Energy Act of 2012

Bill Mark-Up (draft 3.1 4/10/12 8 a.m.)

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Gregg Faber, Staff, Public Service Board
  • Andrew Raubvogel, Attorney, Dunkiel Saunders
  • Dan Scruton, Dairy & Energy Chief, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  • John Wolf, Lobbyist, Vermont Public Power Supply Authority
9:30 AM

FLOOR

11:15 AM

Chairs Meeting

11:45 AM

H.485 - An act relating to establishing universal recycling of solid waste

Bill Mark-Up (draft 1/2 4/6/12, 12:55 PM)

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-120, 121, 122
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.464 - An act relating to hydraulic fracturing wells for natural gas and oil production

Bill Mark-Up (Draft 1.2, 4/10/12, 3:17 PM)

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Peter Robertson, Senior Vice President, America's Natural Gas Alliance
  • Michael Zahner, Executive Director, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
9:50 AM

H.468 - An act relating to the Vermont Energy Act of 2012

Bill Mark-Up (Draft 3.3, 4/11/12, 8:30 AM)

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Jamey Fidel, Forest Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Asa Hopkins, Director of Energy Policy and Planning, Department of Public Service
  • Chris Recchia, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
11:30 AM

H.485 - An act relating to establishing universal recycling of solid waste

Bill Mark-Up (Draft 1/3, 4/10/12, 1:55 PM)

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, April 12, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-123, 124, 125, 126
Meeting Record
8:00 AM

H.468 - An act relating to the Vermont Energy Act of 2012

Bill Mark-Up (draft 3.3, 4/11/12, 8:30 AM)

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Janet Doyle, Manager, International Business Machines
  • Gregg Faber, Staff, Public Service Board
  • Sarah Hofmann, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Service
  • Asa Hopkins, Director of Energy Policy and Planning, Department of Public Service
10:00 AM

H.53 - An act relating to the Interstate Wildlife Violator Compact

Bill Mark-Up and Voted Out

  • Patrick Berry, Commissioner, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  • David LeCours, Law Enforcement Division, Department of Fish & Wildlife
-

H.577 - An act relating to public water systems

Bill Combined with H.469 and Voted out

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Anne Whiteley, Legal Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation
11:30 AM

H.769 - An act relating to department of environmental conservation fees

  • Matthew Chapman, Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Justin Johnson, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
Friday, April 13, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-127, 128, 129
Meeting Record
8:00 AM

H.468 - An act relating to the Vermont Energy Act of 2012

Vote

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Gregg Faber, Staff, Public Service Board
  • Sarah Hofmann, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Service
  • Asa Hopkins, Director of Energy Policy and Planning, Department of Public Service
9:25 AM

H.485 - An act relating to establishing universal recycling of solid waste

Draft 1.5, 4/12/12, 8:55 PM), Discussion of Sen. McCormack's amendment & Vote

  • Clare Buckley, Lobbyist, Vermont Wholesale Beverage Association
  • Matthew Chapman, Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Bob Harrington, Owner, Beverage Baron
  • Jim Harrison, President, Vermont Grocers' Association
  • Jennifer Holliday, Environmental and Safety Compliance Manager, Chittenden Solid Waste District
  • Andy McLean, Lobbyist, Beverage Association of Vermont
  • Gillis Moreau, Owner, M&M Beverage
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Tasha Wallis, Executive Director, Vermont Retail Association, Inc
10:45 AM

Adjourn

11:00 AM

FLOOR

Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-130
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

10 min. after Floor

Chairs Meeting

-

No Meeting Scheduled

Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
No Meetings
Meeting Record
3:00 PM

Committee Discussion - Confirmations

of Governor's Appointees

Thursday, April 19, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
No Meetings
Meeting Record
-

No Meeting Scheduled

Friday, April 20, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
No Meetings
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.485 - An act relating to establishing universal recycling of solid waste

Committee Discussion of Possible Amendments; Sen. McCormack amendment (draft no. 1.2; 4/20/12; 12:17 PM) (draft no. 1.3 4/20/12 9:05 AM)

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
8:45 AM

H.468 - An act relating to the Vermont Energy Act of 2012

Proposal of amendment (draft No. 1.1 4/19/12; 7:39 PM)

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:00 AM

FLOOR

Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-131
Meeting Record
12:45 PM

Confirmation of Governor's Appointment

Committee Discussion

Monday, April 30, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-132
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

S.148 - An act relating to expediting development of small and micro hydroelectric projects

Committee Discussion: Side by Side House vs. Senate versions

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
1:20 PM

S.183 - An act relating to the testing of potable water supplies

Committee Discussion: Side by Side House version vs Senate version

-

S.202 - An act relating to regulation of flood hazard areas, river corridors, and stream alteration

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
2:00 PM

FLOOR

Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-133
Meeting Record
11:00 AM

H.485 - An act relating to establishing universal recycling of solid waste

House Proposal of Amendment (draft 1.1 4/28/12 3:35 PM)

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:55 AM

S.202 - An act relating to regulation of flood hazard areas, river corridors, and stream alteration

Side by Side dated 4/27/12

1:30 PM

FLOOR

Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
No Meetings
Meeting Record
-

NO MEETINGS SCHEDULED

Thursday, May 3, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
No Meetings
Meeting Record
12:00 PM

Committee Discussion

Various bills

Friday, May 4, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
No Meetings
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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